Rice Vermicelli
Rice vermicelli is a thin rice noodle used in soups, salads, stir-fries, and spring rolls.

About Rice Vermicelli
Rice vermicelli is a very fine noodle made from rice and commonly used in soups and salads. It is also used in other dishes where a thin noodle is suited to mixing with broth, dressing, vegetables, or accompanying ingredients.
When dry, it is generally pale and formed into fine strands, though the exact appearance depends on the product and packaging. After preparation, the strands become hydrated and may be soft, slippery, or more defined according to cooking or soaking.
It is commonly sold dried, often in bundles or compact nests. Soaking or boiling changes the noodle from rigid and brittle to pliable and tender; draining and subsequent cooking affect its final texture and moisture.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Local names for rice vermicelli
Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.
rice vermicelli
bún
米粉
mǐfěn
เส้นหมี่
sên mì
bihun
bihun
bihon
ビーフン
bīfun
쌀소면
ssal-somyeon
ဆန်ကြာဇံ
hsan kya zan
មីសួរ
mi suŏ
ເສັ້ນເຂົ້າປຽກ
sen khao piak
vermicelles de riz
Reisvermicelli
fideos de arroz
vermicelli de arroz
vermicelli di riso
rijstvermicelli
pirinç eriştesi
bīfun
Romanised form
mi suŏ
Romanised form
sen khao piak
Romanised form
ssal-somyeon
Romanised form
mǐfěn
Romanised form
hsan kya zan
Romanised form
sên mì
Romanised form
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Rice Vermicelli nutrition & diet
Rice Vermicelli nutritional value
Rice noodles, dry
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.
- Calories
- 364kcal
- Protein
- 6.0g
- Carbs
- 80.2g
- Fat
- 0.6g
Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.
Portions & preparation
Use the prepared noodle portion as served, since soaking and cooking change weight and texture. Check whether the product is plain rice vermicelli or includes starches, seasonings, or coatings. Draining thoroughly and recording additions such as oil, broth, meat, or sauces keeps the reference food accurately matched.
Compare the right form: Match a reference for dried, plain rice vermicelli and specify whether values describe the dry product, soaked noodles, or cooked drained portion.
Diet considerations
Rice vermicelli is plant-derived, but compatibility depends on the complete product and recipe. Cereal ingredients, added starches, seasonings, or coatings may alter suitability for particular eating patterns. Soups and salads can add meat, seafood, egg, dairy, or sauces, while the noodle portion contributes a cereal-based carbohydrate pattern.
AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
- Paleo · Not established
- This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
- Low-carb · Not established
- Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Rice noodles, dry ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.
The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.
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